HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Vertigo, Fillings In Upper Molar Teeth, Novacaine, Valium, Dizziness, Sinuses. MRI?

my friend is worried, she is experiencing vertigo after she had several (5) fillings in her upper arch molars/ teeth last week. She had many shots of novacaine she said and took a Valium before the proceedure. She is an active 45 year old woman. She went for a 6 mile run that evening, ate normally as well, but the next day after the proceedure, she woke with dizzyness. Could this be from the fillings/ dental work? It seems oddly coincidental and I think it has something to do with the fillings and inner ear proximity. Her M.D. is treating her for sinuses, getting an MRI next week but scared her with saying that sometimes stress and physical stress could bring out dormant problems like MS! Could you tell me if you ve heard of this before? Should she wait it out , go see an ENT or just see what the MRI says?
Wed, 30 May 2012
Report Abuse
Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist 's  Response
Hi,



Thank you for your query.



1. If she has woken up with vertigo, and it occurs on change of position such as lying down or getting up, is of short duration, has a latent period of a few seconds between change of head position and onset of vertigo, occurs on turning sides while lying in bed, occurs on looking at a top shelf, then it is BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo). It is curable.



2. BPPV and Cervical Spondylosis would worsen after such extensive dental treatment. This has to do with the abnormal posturing of the head for long periods of time, rather than the proximity of the inner ear to the dental work. Dizziness may also be drug induced.



3. I am assuming that her hearing (Pure Tone Audiogram) and middle ear pressure (Tympanogram) is normal and Meniere's Disease has been ruled out along with common causes such as anemia (low hemoglobin), blood pressure changes (Orthostatic hypotension). (Meniere's Disease includes fluctuating hearing oss, Vertigo, Tinnitus and Fullness in the ear).



4. An MRI Scan may be done so as not to miss the rare causes, however 99% Scans are normal. A Neurologists opinion is recommended. Central (brain related) vertigo will last all day long and even occur during walking or without change of head position. MS is rare and has many other symptoms and signs.



5. Direct observation of any vertigo nystagmus always helps in the diagnosis. An ENT Opinion is recommended before the MRI.



Regards.
I find this answer helpful

Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Diazepam


Loading Online Doctors....
Vertigo, Fillings In Upper Molar Teeth, Novacaine, Valium, Dizziness, Sinuses. MRI?

Hi, Thank you for your query. 1. If she has woken up with vertigo, and it occurs on change of position such as lying down or getting up, is of short duration, has a latent period of a few seconds between change of head position and onset of vertigo, occurs on turning sides while lying in bed, occurs on looking at a top shelf, then it is BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo). It is curable. 2. BPPV and Cervical Spondylosis would worsen after such extensive dental treatment. This has to do with the abnormal posturing of the head for long periods of time, rather than the proximity of the inner ear to the dental work. Dizziness may also be drug induced. 3. I am assuming that her hearing (Pure Tone Audiogram) and middle ear pressure (Tympanogram) is normal and Meniere s Disease has been ruled out along with common causes such as anemia (low hemoglobin), blood pressure changes (Orthostatic hypotension). (Meniere s Disease includes fluctuating hearing oss, Vertigo, Tinnitus and Fullness in the ear). 4. An MRI Scan may be done so as not to miss the rare causes, however 99% Scans are normal. A Neurologists opinion is recommended. Central (brain related) vertigo will last all day long and even occur during walking or without change of head position. MS is rare and has many other symptoms and signs. 5. Direct observation of any vertigo nystagmus always helps in the diagnosis. An ENT Opinion is recommended before the MRI. Regards.